Stretching Cells for Calcium (VIDEO)

Duke University

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This movie depicts cells being stretched by cavitation bubbles sent from various distances over a 3.5 minute span. The calcium responses of cells are at the top and the ability of a dye to permeate cell membranes is at bottom. Understanding these types of details will help researchers better tailor ultrasonic therapies that use cavitation bubbles to affect cells.

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Pei Zhong, Duke University

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